From Joanna’s to Ritzy, plenty of iconic venues have now closed down.
However fortunately our memories of them – and photos captured inside them – live on.
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We decided to celebrate some of the city’s lost nightspots by diving into The News archives.
Have a look through our gallery below and see how many you can remember!
13. Joanna's
This club burnt down and was later demolished in 2011. Back in the day you would have found Joanna's on South Parade in Southsea. Photo: Paul Jacobs
14. Ritzy
Probably the most suggested of all the lost Portsmouth clubs. Ritzy was a beloved nightclub on Arundel Street. Photo: Google Maps
15. The Mecca
If you were to travel back to Portsmouth in the 1960s or70s, it is likely you would have put on your dancing shoes and gone to The Mecca in Arundel Street. Photo: Contributed
16. The Birdcage
This used to be one of the most popular venues for dancing and music during the 20th century. It was on the corner of Eastney Road and Bransbury Road. Photo: Paul Jacobs